14 November SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
U.S. and NATO Allies to Announce ‘Transition’ Strategy – Washington Post
Karzai Wants U.S. to Reduce Military Operations – Washington Post
Karzai Wants U.S. To Cut Back Afghan Military Operations – Reuters
Excerpts from Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s Interview – Washington Post
Wary of Taliban, Afghan Mujahedeen Ready for Fight – Associated Press
NATO Seeks Afghan Police in South – New York Times
Insurgent Attacks Ripple Across Afghanistan – Los Angeles Times
At Least 17 Killed in Attacks in Afghanistan – Voice of America
Bomb Kills 8 on Violent Day in Afghanistan – New York Times
Insurgents Attack NATO Base in Eastern Afghanistan – Associated Press
Taliban Mount Series Of Attacks In Afghanistan – Reuters
Bike Bomb Kills 8 In Afghan North, Official Says – Reuters
In Western Afghan City, Iran Makes Itself Felt – Los Angeles Times
Abducted Afghan Diplomat Freed After Two Years – Reuters
In One Moment in Afghanistan, Heroism and Heartbreak – New York Times
Pinning Down an Afghan Timetable – Los Angeles Times opinion
Pakistan
On the Trail of Pakistani Terror Group’s Mastermind – Washington Post
Officials: U.S. Drone Kills 5 Militants in Pakistan – Associated Press
Pakistani Security Forces Kill 6 Militants in Swat – Associated Press
Iraq
Iraqi Parliament Holds Conciliatory Meeting – Voice of America
Iraqi Lawmakers Approve an Outline for Power Sharing – New York Times
Sunni-backed Bloc Returns to Iraqi Parliament – Washington Post
Iraq Lawmakers Approve Deal to Form New Government – Associated Press
Iraq’s Allawi: Power-Sharing Deal “Is Dead” – Reuters
Commander in Iraq Assesses Foe and Friend – New York Times
Iran
Getting Iran to Agree to Talk About Nuclear Program Difficult – Washington Post
Iran’s Nuke Plant to Feed Power Grid in December – Associated Press
Al Qaeda
West Cannot Defeat al-Qaeda, Says U.K. Forces Chief – BBC News
Britain’s Top Soldier Says al-Qaeda Cannot Be Beaten – Daily Telegraph
Gen. Richards Says al Qaeda Can be Contained, Not Defeated – Reuters
Islam
More Than 2 Million Muslim Pilgrims Begin Haj – Reuters
Al Qaeda Denies Plot to Target Muslim Pilgrims – Reuters
WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks Sets Up Limited Company in Iceland – Forbes
U.S. Department of Defense
Darpa’s ‘Sim Tank’ Could Reboot Pentagon’s Arsenal – Wired
United States
Obama Selling Policies Abroad, Not Personal Story – Washington Post
Obama to Tell Medvedev of Determination for Nuclear Treaty Ratification – VOA
Secret Papers Detail U.S. Aid for Ex-Nazis – New York Times
World
Nations Sign Declaration to Take Stand on Corruption – Voice of America
Africa
Symbols For Unity, Separation Chosen in Sudan – Voice of America
North Sudan ‘Bombs South Border’ – BBC News
South Sudan Monitors See Risk Of Fraud In Voter Lists – Reuters
Sudanese President to Perform Muslim Pilgrimage – Associated Press
Somali Pirates Free British Couple – New York Times
Somali Pirates Free U.K. Couple Paul and Rachel Chandler – BBC News
British Couple Freed by Somali Pirates After 1 Yr – Associated Press
Nigerian Military Warns Of Action In Oil Delta – Reuters
Kenya Navy Kills Three Suspected Somali Pirates – Reuters
Race Tightens In Guinea Presidential Run-Off – Reuters
Americas and Caribbean
New Congress in Troubled Mexican State Sworn In – Associated Press
Bolivia Walks Thin Line in Coca Production Battle – Washington Post
U.N.-Backed Investigators Shake Up Guatemala – Associated Press
Chavez Backers March Through Venezuela’s Capital – Associated Press
A Dispute in Nicaragua Reopens Old Wounds – New York Times
Troop Pull-out Urged in Nicaragua-Costa Rica Border Row – BBC News
Costa Rica Calls OAS Border Resolution ‘Victory’ – Associated Press
Can Microlending Save Haiti? – New York Times
Cholera Continues to Worsen in Haiti – Los Angeles Times
New U.N. Plea for Haiti Cholera Aid – BBC News
Cuba Frees the First of 13 Political Prisoners – Associated Press
Cuba to Free Two More Political Prisoners – Reuters
Asia Pacific
Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi Release Sparks Celebration, Caution – VOA
Burmese Dissident Is Freed After Long Detention – New York Times
Burma Democracy Activist Suu Kyi is Free – Los Angeles Times
Burmese Dissident Suu Kyi Freed After Long Detention – Associated Press
Burma’s Suu Kyi Begins Long-Awaited Freedom – Reuters
Rangoon Diary: Burmese Reunite with Beloved Democracy Leader – VOA
Burmese Dissident Tells Crowd Not to Give Up Hope – New York Times
Suu Kyi: ‘Do Not Give Up Hope’ – BBC News
The Lady Could Not Be Broken – Los Angeles Times
Activists, Asia Pacific Governments Welcome Aung San Suu Kyi’s Release – VOA
Obama: Suu Kyi Source of Inspiration – Voice of America
Diplomatic Talks Overshadow Trade Discussions at APEC Summit – VOA
Asia-Pacific Leaders to Seek Freer Trade – New York Times
Leaders of China and Japan Meet on Summit’s Sidelines – New York Times
Japan Tries to Repair Ties with China, Russia – Washington Post
Japan And China Leaders Aim to Cool Tensions – Reuters
Japan Protests Medvedev Visit to Disputed Island – Associated Press
Obama Wants Stronger U.N. Role for Japan – Stars and Stripes
Insecurities Beneath China’s Prosperous Exterior – Washington Post opinion
Europe
Obama Tells Medvedev He’ll Make Nuclear Treaty a Priority – Los Angeles Times
Obama Turns to Russian Diplomacy as Asia Trip Ends – Associated Press
Attack on Russian Journalist Stirs Online Allies – New York Times
Italian Leader Plans to Call Confidence Vote – New York Times
Italy’s Berlusconi Seeks Confidence Vote – Associated Press
French Cabinet Quits to Prepare For Reshuffling – New York Times
French Prime Minister Reappointed – Associated Press
French Charge 4 Suspected in Terror Training – Associated Press
German Protests Pressure Merkel Before Party Meet – Reuters
Greeks Vote Under Threat Of More Austerity – Reuters
Middle East
Netanyahu Agrees to Push for Freeze in Settlements – New York Times
Israel’s Netanyahu Unveils U.S. Plan For New Talks – Reuters
U.S. Offers Israel Settlement Plan – BBC News
Diplomats: U.S. Offered Israel Incentives for Freeze – Associated Press
Germany Lifts Yemen Passenger Flight Ban – Associated Press
Saudi King Delegates Deputy PM to Oversee Hajj – Reuters
Saudi Court Rejects Death Sentence for TV Psychic – Associated Press
South Asia
Nepal’s Political Stalemate Drags On – Los Angeles Times
Police Charge Opposition Activists in Bangladesh – Associated Press
